| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.310, 82.457 |
| UTC time | 1989-10-15 23:40:35.470 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, October 15, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Sunday, October 15, 1989 at 23:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Devinuwara, about 724.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 82.457 and latitude -0.310.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-10-15
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